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Smeet Parab

Smeet Parab

Principal Customer Success Manager
Mumbai

Summary

Seasoned Customer Success leader with 9+ years in SaaS enterprise accounts. Drives retention, renewals, and expansion on a $2.5M portfolio through scalable playbooks, data-driven health dashboards, and executive engagement frameworks. Track record: 60% program growth, $1.5M+ renewals, 10/10 NPS. Mentors CS teams and enhances client experiences through data and strategy.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Principal Customer Success Manager

Milestone Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Strategic Account Leadership

  • Manage a $2.5M portfolio of U.S. enterprise clients, driving adoption, retention, and renewals.

Client Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Act as the primary point of contact for U.S. executive stakeholders, aligning SaaS solutions with business goals.
  • Build trusted partnerships by conducting QBRs/YBRs and showcasing measurable ROI.

Tailored Success Planning

  • Design and implement scalable success playbooks and tailored adoption plans to accelerate value delivery.
  • Proactively identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities to expand client accounts.

Proactive Health Monitoring

  • Develop and track customer health dashboards and KPIs, mitigating risks and improving retention.
  • Provide actionable insights to both clients and internal stakeholders for outcome-driven decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Product, Marketing, Finance, and CoE teams to advocate for client-driven improvements.
  • Deliver structured client feedback to influence product roadmap and service enhancements.

Team Enablement & Leadership

  • Mentor and onboard CSMs to build stronger delivery capacity and consistency.
  • Create knowledge-sharing frameworks to standardize best practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Revamp SaaS onboarding frameworks and customer success processes for enterprise scalability.
  • Leverage industry trends to embed best practices in customer success strategies.

Customer Success Manager – APAC

Location Bank
11.2022 - 05.2024

Onboarding & Adoption – Streamlined onboarding for APAC and select U.S./U.K. clients, improving adoption timelines.
Engagement Growth – Increased client engagement by 20% via proactive strategies.
Retention Management – Elevated retention to 80% across APAC through early risk mitigation.
Renewals & Upsells – Secured renewals and upsells by demonstrating measurable ROI.
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partnered with Sales, Product, and Tech to enhance client experience.

Assistant Manager – Customer Success

Locobuzz
08.2017 - 10.2022
  • Client Onboarding & Support – Managed Indian and
  • APAC enterprise clients across full adoption lifecycle.
  • Customer Advocacy – Acted as liaison between clients and internal teams to tailor solutions.
  • Process Optimization – Designed success metrics and playbooks to streamline delivery.
  • Knowledge Management – Built a centralized knowledge base for smoother onboarding and faster resolutions.
  • Performance Excellence – Recognized with Star Performer awards for consistent client success impact.


Education

Bachelor of Mass Media -

Thakur College of Science and Commerce
01.2017

Skills

Technical Skills
  • SaaS Customer Success Platforms (Onboarding, Adoption, Renewals)
  • Customer Health Dashboards & KPI Tracking
  • Data Analytics & ROI Reporting
  • Playbook & Process Development
  • CRM Tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, Gainsight, Zoho)
  • Digital Marketing Analytics (GA4, SEO basics)
Personal Skills
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Adaptability in Global Environments
  • Time & Priority Management
  • Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
  • Proactive Risk Identification
  • Strategic Communication
People Skills
  • Executive Stakeholder Engagement
  • Team Mentoring & Enablement
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (Product, Marketing, Finance, Tech)
  • Customer Relationship Building & Advocacy
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Presentation & Storytelling (QBRs/YBRs)

Certification

Marketing Analytics (LinkedIn, Jul 2024)

Timeline

Principal Customer Success Manager

Milestone Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Customer Success Manager – APAC

Location Bank
11.2022 - 05.2024

Assistant Manager – Customer Success

Locobuzz
08.2017 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Mass Media -

Thakur College of Science and Commerce
Smeet ParabPrincipal Customer Success Manager